Thrills and spills at 11th Annual Galway Masters basketball tournament this weekend

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

The Galway Masters Basketball Association is gearing up for an action-packed weekend as it prepares to host the eagerly anticipated 11th Galway Masters International Tournament. Founded in 2011, the association has consistently promoted master's basketball and nurtured the spirit of camaraderie in the sport. This year's tournament, which takes place from tomorrow Friday November 10 to Sunday November 12, promises to be a spectacle of sportsmanship, competition, and giving back to the community.

Buoyant table-toppers Connacht hit the road

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

Buoyed by the thrilling comeback win against Ulster at the Sportsground last Saturday night, Connacht hit the road for Edinburgh this weekend from the lofty position of top of the table.

Last gasp try denies 'Wegians

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

Galwegians’ winning streak was dashed by a last-minute Bruff try to force a 26-26 draw, following a spectacular second-half comeback from the visitors.

A dramatic last-gasp try from Ethan Anderson spoiled the afternoon for 'Wegians, after the hosts found themselves 26-0 up in the first half.

After close final victory, St Thomas’ look to Munster challenge next month

Thu, Nov 02, 2023

ST. THOMAS’ 2-12
TURLOUGHMORE 1-13

Despite strong performance, United U19s shaded in final

Thu, Nov 02, 2023

Galway United U19 1
Shamrock Rovers U19 2

University of Galway Camogie Club teams up with Aerogen

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Ireland’s largest indigenous MedTech company, Aerogen, is the new sponsor of the University of Galway Camogie Club.

Can Turloughmore overcome to odds and St Thomas'

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

The odds may be stacked against them, but Turloughmore will have more than just this year’s Galway senior hurling championship title to play for when they try to stop St Thomas’ from matching their own record of six title wins in a row.

Corinthians show intent with a big win over Malahide

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Galway Corinthians RfC sent out a serious message to their Energia League Division 2B opponents with an eight try (56-7) hammering of Malahide in Corinthian Park on Saturday.

Wegians' winning form continues

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Galwegians made it three wins from three and continued their strong run of form with a 21-10 win over Clonmel to remain steady in second place in Division 2C.

Maigh Cuilinn prepare for the champions' challenge

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Last season’s Super League basketball champions Ballincollig await Maigh Cuilinn's visit on Saturday.

United Women return to action with comfortable win

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Galway United Women’s team recorded a second win on the spin with a comfortable 3-0 win away to Treaty United on Saturday.

Unbeaten home record seals crowning glory for Galway United

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Galway United were crowned First Division champions in Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday. John Caulfield’s side sealed a magnificent campaign with a 2-0 win over Wexford to complete a 100 per cent home league record.

County champions Maigh Cuilinn and Corofin advance to final

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Maigh Cuilinn will play Corofin in the 2023 county final after coming out on the right side of an exciting semi-final weekend.

Connacht looking for strong URC start after long pre-season

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

Scott Fardy is hoping Connacht's young players will emulate his former Leinster teammates in winning national recognition as he begins a new journey as defence coach in the west of Ireland.

Milltown will look to surprise favourites Corofin

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

The Galway Senior Football Championship heats up this weekend when Maigh Cuilinn play Mountbellew/Moylough and Corofin are up against Milltown in the semi-finals.

One last challenge for United in title-winning season

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

Galway United close their season tomorrow night in Eamonn Deacy Park when they host Wexford FC (7.45pm). Whatever the score, the season will end in triumph.

St Thomas' maintain the target of a sixth successive title

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

The return of St Thomas’ David Burke to the field of play was one of the main talking points from Sunday’s senior hurling championship semi-finals as the reigning title-holders booked their place in the final after a 1-20 to 1-17 victory over Sarsfields.

All action with three Galway camogie finals down for decision

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

The 2023 Windows and Rooflights LTD Senior A Camogie final will see a repeat of the 2021 and 2022 finals with the current All Ireland and county champions, Sarsfields, taking on the runners-up from the county final for the last two years, Oranmore Maree.

Sarsfields will be looking to make it six titles in seven years against familiar rivals in Oranmore Maree in their eight consecutive final.

Mellows promoted

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

Liam Mellow's Junior A Camogie team which defeated Kilconieron in the Junior A county semi-final, and now look forward to a county final - details to be announced - and promotion to intermediate next year.

Wegians claim comfortable home win against Cork outfit

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

Galwegians claimed victory in the first home game of their AIL Division 2C campaign with a clinical performance over Midleton, beating the Cork side 41-22.

After defeating Tullamore in their opening game of the season, the Blues were determined to make their first home visit memorable. Crowley Park hosted Saturday’s match-up in tricky, wet conditions as the rain hammered down in the first half.

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